Krav Maga

Alphabrew · May 13, 2014

I finally signed up for Krav Maga and have been taking classes twice a week for about 2 months now. I highly recommend it. The defensive techniques are based on the body's natural reactions, and the combatives are brutal. I never even knew how to throw a punch until I started Krav (it's not all arms, it has a lot in common with swinging a bat). I feel much more prepared to whoop ass if I need to. :kicknuts:

The only downside is that it's not cheap. There is a $100 join fee and $120/month for a 6 month commitment. The monthly fee drops to $80/month if you commit for two years. I'll at least do it for a year and reevaluate if I want to do it longer.

Anyway, might be something to consider if you're looking for a healthy alternative to sitting in front of the computer or television for hours

USMC 0311 · May 13, 2014

What's the name of the company offering Krav Maga classes?

johnb007 · May 13, 2014

Where is the class located?

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ground chuck · May 13, 2014

Www.kravmd.com located in owings mills not cheap which is why I haven't done it.

USMC 0311 · May 13, 2014

The price is a little steep!

dblas · May 13, 2014

They also have a location in Columbia, and for the price, you can go to as many classes a day/week as you qualify for and are able to do.

My wife and I made it to level 2 and were getting ready to test out to level 3 before our work schedules made it all but impossible to find suitable time to go. We had three years under our belts and went on a daily basis and taking two classes a day when we had a chance, and sometimes three (level 1, level 2, fight class, heavy bag class, etc.)

USMC 0311 · May 13, 2014

There is one located in Germantown, its called Infinite Fighting Concepts and they offer 30 day free trial!

http://ifcmma.com/

dblas · May 13, 2014

USMC 0311 said:
There is one located in Germantown, its called Infinite Fighting Concepts and they offer 30 day free trial!

http://ifcmma.com/

According to this page: http://www.kravmd.com/locations/affiliates/#.U3Lgr14Y_WU

They are not a licensed affiliate, nor do the show up on the Krav Maga Worldwide site: http://www.kravmaga.com/locations/l...nseesaffiliates-worldwide-all-locations-list/

So, while they may train in Krav Maga, they are not an official training facility for Krav Maga.

USMC 0311 · May 13, 2014

That's good to know, might have to check out the Gaithersburg location!

Alphabrew · May 14, 2014

I'm taking it at Krav Maga Maryland, at the Columbia location. While the membership is not cheap, you can take as many classes as you want. I go twice a week (Tues/Thurs), but I could go twice a day if I had time.

Also, learning a self defense is investing your time, not spending it. The fact that you get is better shape (if you're not already working out, as you should be) is just a cherry on top.

http://www.kravmd.com/

Alphabrew · May 14, 2014

dblas said:
They also have a location in Columbia, and for the price, you can go to as many classes a day/week as you qualify for and are able to do.

My wife and I made it to level 2 and were getting ready to test out to level 3 before our work schedules made it all but impossible to find suitable time to go. We had three years under our belts and went on a daily basis and taking two classes a day when we had a chance, and sometimes three (level 1, level 2, fight class, heavy bag class, etc.)

That's really cool. Who was your favorite instructor?

I saw one of the fight classes in progress the other day, looks freaking bad ass!!

dblas · May 14, 2014

Alphabrew said:
That's really cool. Who was your favorite instructor?

I saw one of the fight classes in progress the other day, looks freaking bad ass!!

My wife and I had several, but because we were students with them, Jeff Marcus and Ryan.

When we started we had Jeff Mount and Brian Inagaki (no longer there), and Matt Ketteringham for fight class.

Fight class has come a long way since the first one five years ago. Once our schedules allow, we will be back.

cavpat · Jul 23, 2014

(Bringing this thread back from a couple months ago, I know.)
A friend and I each got a 'cheap' 30 day trial period and had our first class yesterday. I bicycle regularly, but have not lifted/ran/done push-ups in a couple months, and it is a good workout. I'm aiming for 3 days/week, and will make a decision closer to the end of my 30 trial, but so far I like it.
...I'm going to the Columbia location, btw.

Alphabrew · Jul 23, 2014

cavpat said:
(Bringing this thread back from a couple months ago, I know.)
A friend and I each got a 'cheap' 30 day trial period and had our first class yesterday. I bicycle regularly, but have not lifted/ran/done push-ups in a couple months, and it is a good workout. I'm aiming for 3 days/week, and will make a decision closer to the end of my 30 trial, but so far I like it.
...I'm going to the Columbia location, btw.

Awesome! I normally go Tuesdays and Thursdays but have been getting killed at work, so I'm trying to go Thrusdays and Saturday instead, but didn't make it to any classes last week thanks to work and the HoCo gun show.

Ragnar · Jul 23, 2014

How physically demanding is the class? How might an OFWG fare?

cavpat · Jul 23, 2014

Alphabrew, I'll see you there tomorrow?

Ragnar, it's as physically demanding as you make it. It's a good workout even for someone who's in decent shape, but you can step away to catch your breath/get water/etc anytime you need to. Even doing the jogging/exercises, you can more or less go at your own pace.

nomo613 · Jul 23, 2014

im a masada tactical fanboy here! fantastic training and amazing instructors. im hopefully belt testing on sunday.

GrimReaper · Jul 23, 2014

I would love to take krav but there aren't any around me. Don't have time for an hour round trip during the week and if I'm paying that kind of money I don't want to only go on weekends

outlaw613 · Jul 23, 2014

nomo613 said:
im a masada tactical fanboy here! fantastic training and amazing instructors. im hopefully belt testing on sunday.

i'm also a big masada tactical fan . :party29:

dblas · Aug 10, 2014

Ragnar said:
How physically demanding is the class? How might an OFWG fare?

It is as demanding as you make it. They understand that your max effort for the day will vary as well as your max effort is different from mine, or alpha brew's, etc.

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